Mushroom Ragu
Mushroom ragu is a comforting Italian-inspired sauce that combines earthy mushrooms with aromatic vegetables and herbs, creating a rich and savory dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 2 pounds mushrooms (1 pound white, 1 pound brown)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the mushrooms and set aside. Chop onion, carrots, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste; sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until all moisture evaporates (about 20 minutes).
- Add balsamic vinegar, adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; combine with mushroom ragu using reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://kitchenwarmth.com/mushroom-ragu/